Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $42.43 | 7.825% | $45.7501 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
Purchase #2 | $128.66 | 13.246% | $145.7023 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
Purchase #3 | $187.47 | 10.556% | $207.2593 | $207.26 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
Purchase #4 | $170.52 | 3.500% | $176.4882 | $176.49 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #5 | $121.54 | 5.744% | $128.5213 | $128.52 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #6 | $239.96 | 5.596% | $253.3882 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
Purchase #7 | $45.94 | 10.547% | $50.7853 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.52 | $1,007.8947 | $1,007.90 | $1,007.90 | $1,008.00 |